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Easy Shrimp Scampi Pasta
Shrimp scampi is a classic Italian American dish of sautéed shrimp in butter and lemon. Here is a fast, tasty, and easy weeknight recipe for scampi over pasta.
👥 4 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 35 min⏳ Prep: 15 min🔥 Cook: 20 min👤 Christopher Michel📖 countryliving
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- ●skillet
📝 Preparation Steps
1
Pat shrimp dry, then season with salt.
2
Cook pasta until just al dente, typically 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes shorter than package directions. Reserve 1/2 cup pasta water, then drain.
3
Meanwhile, melt 2 tablespoons butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add garlic and cook, stirring occasionally, until fragrant, 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes. Add shrimp and cook, stirring occasionally, just until cooked through, 3 to ⏱️ 5 minutes.
garlic, minced7 cloves
4
Reduce heat to medium-low. Add wine, lemon zest and juice, and red pepper. Simmer, stirring occasionally, until sauce begins to thicken, 1 to ⏱️ 2 minutes.
5
Add fettuccini, remaining 2 tablespoons butter, and 1 tablespoon reserved pasta water. Cook, stirring, until sauce thickens and begins to coat pasta (add 1 tablespoon of additional pasta water at a time, if needed, to help create sauce). Serve garnished with parsley and black pepper.
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